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Sunset shot of the spider Kumo descending from its perch atop the spires of the cathedral. Organizers estimate that 750,000 people watched the huge mechanical dragon-horse and spider from the French company La Machine perform during a four-day spectacle of street theatre.

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LoJan 12, 2018

Thank you for your nice comments. This was the most amazing sight. We just happened to be leaving the National Art Gallery one evening when the 4-day spectacle began. Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is across the street from the gallery. I'll post a link in the outtakes.

jomariJan 9, 2018

I agree with the others. I'm surprised at where this lovely and interesting shot ended up, should have finished much higher.

SteveBeeJan 8, 2018

Go figure. How could this wonderfully composed, interesting, and technically fine shot be #20?

mrsawyerJan 8, 2018

This was so unusual and well-taken, I thought it would finish higher. Must have been great to see this live!

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Time In A Frame/Paul M.Jan 8, 2018

Where were you when you took this great shot! I can't believe there are people on the spider.

jomariJan 8, 2018

Wonderful, whimsical creature. I love the light in the towers.

cookiejarJan 8, 2018

Creepy and dramatic. The gothic Cathedral and the rather gothic monster feel connected in theme.

bryanshootsJan 7, 2018

Interesting shot. Love the balanced composition but I'm finding it hard to connect all the elements.

oberbayerJan 7, 2018

I love this kind of pictures. The picture is my favorite.

aoc46Jan 6, 2018

A striking and unusual scene, well spotted and shot. Compositionally, I'd have preferred to see the "spider" a bit higher or lower between the spires.

breadmakerJan 6, 2018

Intriguing and unusual subject well captured.

LoJan 6, 2018

Ysal, I would say they are about 80 feet in the air, suspended from a giant crane. There are people manipulating the controls for the head and legs

Edward - this was taken at dusk. I reduced the noise as much as possible. The spider was moving its legs and descending to the ground when I took the shot.

EdwardJan 6, 2018

What a great image; unusual and rare, I would think. Being slightly out of focus will cost you points, however.

SteveBeeJan 5, 2018

Great light. interesting subject and good composition.

ysalJan 5, 2018

Oh gosh, I just realized there are people on the spider! How high up in the air are they?